Post Vaccination Adherence to Covid Appropriate Behavior: A Cross Sectional Study

Authors

  • Sameena Ahmad
  • Khan Iqbal Aqeel
  • Uzma Eram
  • Mohd Najmul Aqib Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19114

Keywords:

Adherence, covid appropriate behavior, COVID 19, vaccination

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-appropriate behavior refers to the development of those habits that may serve to limit the
disease’s spread and, thus, reduce the number of individuals affected. Vaccinated individuals may be less willing
to comply with COVID-appropriate conduct due to their perception of a diminished health risk. Consequently,
the present study was conducted to assess public’s attitude regarding COVID preventive measures following
vaccination..
Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted among adults aged 18 and above. 200 individuals who
had received either both doses of COVID-19 or at least one dosage of either COVID-19 participated in this survey,
which was performed online and involved the distribution of a self-administered questionnaire via social media.
Results: Covishield was the most commonly administered vaccination (70%), followed by Covaxin (23%). The
majority of respondents adhered to mask use after vaccination (82,5%), but 15% of respondents adhered to mask
use less after vaccination than before. 2.5% of respondents reported an increase in mask use. Physical distancing
was shown to be less after vaccination among (65.5%) than before vaccination. 19% of study participants reported
that their frequency of hand washing with soap and water decreased following vaccination. 31% of respondents
said that their usage of hand sanitizer dropped following vaccination.
Conclusion: It should be stressed to the public that getting vaccination does not make them invincible foe the
various new strains in circulation of the virus. Strict policy making should be emphasized to make people follow
COVID appropriate behavior at all times.

Author Biographies

Sameena Ahmad

Senior resident, , Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Khan Iqbal Aqeel

Ex-Senior resident, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Uzma Eram

Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Mohd Najmul Aqib Khan

Assistant Professor, Government Medical College Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand,

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Published

2023-03-15

How to Cite

Sameena Ahmad, Khan Iqbal Aqeel, Uzma Eram, & Mohd Najmul Aqib Khan. (2023). Post Vaccination Adherence to Covid Appropriate Behavior: A Cross Sectional Study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 14(2), 289–295. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i2.19114

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